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by Kurt Krispyn

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Professor Kate Sanders has built her career trying to understand one of the ocean’s most fascinating and misunderstood groups of animals: sea snakes. Based at Adelaide University, Kate’s research explores their evolution, diversity…
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Dr Stephanie Mason is an evolutionary biologist at The University of Western Australia researching how magpies learn to communicate, and what their calls could reveal about the evolution of human language. Her field research followed 11…
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September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Professor Jessica Meeuwig AM is one of Australia’s most important voices in ocean conservation. Recently appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to marine conservation and research, Jessica is the inaugural…
Ep 51 Inside the Hammerhead Shark Mystery | Dr Naima Andrea Lopez

August 24, 2026 · 58 min

Dr Naima Andrea López is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Marine Futures Lab at The University of Western Australia and a shark researcher specialising in the ecology and conservation of hammerhead sharks. Her research led to the…

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Ep 50 living ancient reptiles, rare frogs and the science of saving species | Professor Nicki Mitchell

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

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Ep 49 Environmental planning | Dr Daniel Jan Martin

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Ep 48 Human Parasites and Pathogens | Dr Amanda Ash

July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Dr Amanda Ash is one of the people you want explaining parasites. A Senior Lecturer in Parasitology at Murdoch University and a parasitologist with the Harry Butler Institute, Amanda has spent her career studying how parasites move between…
Ep 47 Why Native Bees Matter More Than You Think | Dr Kit Prendergast

June 29, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

When it comes to Australia’s native bees, few people have done more to bring them into the public eye than Dr Kit Prendergast. In this episode of Paramount Importance, Kurt is joined by Dr Kit Prendergast, a native bee scientist…
Ep 46 Fire ecology and cultural fire management | Dr Ursula Rodrigues

June 15, 2026 · 58 min

In this episode, I sit down with Ursula Rodrigues, a fire ecologist whose PhD research explores the intersection of Western ecological science and Indigenous knowledge systems. Through close collaboration with Noongar Elders, families, and…
Ep 45 Peacock Jumping Spiders | Michael Lun

June 1, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

At just 18 years old, Michael Lun has already established himself as one of Western Australia’s most knowledgeable peacock spider enthusiasts. Through countless hours of fieldwork, wildlife photography, and species surveys, Michael has…
Ep 44 Birds, Storms and Wind Farms: The Science of Aeroecology | Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes

May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes is a world-leading aeroecologist and Professor of Animal Movement Ecology at the University of Amsterdam, where she leads research into how animals move through one of Earth’s least visible habitats: the air…

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About the show

Welcome to Paramount Importance — where science meets curiosity. Hosted by marine scientist Kurt Krispyn, this podcast dives into the weird, wonderful, and wildly important questions about our world. Through open, honest, laid-back conversations with scientists, explorers, and big thinkers, we unpack the mysteries of nature, discovery, and human innovation. If you're into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable, you're in the right place.